Bounce - Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success

Mozart. Federer. Piscasso. Beckham. For centuries, artists and atheletes have exemplified the narrative of success, creating enduring legacies of exceptional prowess, insight or artistic talent. In Bounce, Matthew Syed expands students'' understanding of the art of competition--in business, sports, school, and the arts--to show that developing a healthy sense of competition can lead to success. Drawing illuminating examples from the worlds of art and sport, Bounce''s lessons transcend disciplines and will appeal to students of all curricular and extracurricular interests. Syed backs his claims with the latest in findings in cognitive neuroscience, making Bounce both academically and broadly appealing.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Matthew Syed, Syed Matthew
• Editore: Harper Perennial USA
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 03.05.2011
• EAN: 9780061723766
• ISBN: 978-0-06-172376-6
• Pagine: 336
• Dimensioni: 135 mm x 203 mm x 20 mm
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Libri sul benessere, vita quotidiana > Condotta di vita, auto-realizzazione; Business and Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success, Sports psychology, Sport: general, Office and workplace, Advice on careers and achieving success, Gender studies: women and girls, Educational strategies and policy, FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE: BIG IDEAS, COMPOSITION & WRITING: BIG IDEAS & SMART NONFICTION, SPORTS & RECREATION: Health & Safety, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Personal Success, SPORTS & RECREATION: Sports Psychology, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Skills, Composition & Writing / Big Ideas & Smart Nonfiction, First Year Experience / Big Ideas